Electronics for Dummies – UK Edition

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Learn to:

• Get to grips with electronics theory
• Start working with electrical parts and equipment
• Read schematics and build simple circuits
• Create your own projects, from flashing lights to infrared detectors

Get charged up about electronicsIf you’re interested in how things work and want to get hands on with technology, you’ve come to the right place. Covering everything from the low-down on the science and equipment to the practical information you need to build exciting projects, this easy-to-follow guide will get you up and running in no time. So get reading and start putting the electricity into electronics!

• Understand the basics – learn about electrons and find out about resistors, capacitors, inductors, conductors and more
• Make a start – set up your workspace, learn how to read schematics and build simple breadboards
• Get practical – create your own circuits and build fun projects such as electronic compasses, infrared detectors and electronic dice
• Stock up – find out which parts you need for every project and where to get them in the UK and overseas

Open the book and find:

• What electronics involves
• Ways to harness electricity
• How electronic components really work
• Advice on using integrated circuits
• Key tools and equipment for your workbench
• How to create solderless and soldered breadboards
• Ways to measure your circuits with multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Key safety information
• Top tips to help you succeed